The idea of creating an Appreciation Album
for Dr. Druker (aka "The Project") originated in a small group from the
Yahoo CML International Support Group that was assembled by Jennifer
Gangloff (cmlsupport.com). This was early 2001 when the STI 571 trials were
in progress, before approval of the drug that was to be named Gleevec. We
thought there was no better gift we could give Dr. Druker than our personal
thanks and our stories. For many CMLers who would never have the opportunity
to meet Dr. Druker in person, this was a chance to "say thanks, shake his
hand or give him a hug!"
The original Appreciation Album was presented to Dr. Druker in October 2001,
and a copy was presented to his Mother on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
Many participants also wanted to share their page with each other. This
site, where many of us got our early information about Gleevec, seemed the
appropriate place.
Near the end of The Appreciation Album are some pages of limericks that were
written on the Yahoo CML International Support Group site in the days just
before Gleevec was approved. We had heard the rumors and were giddy with
anticipation. We have also included our THANKS to others who were
instrumental in CML research and the development of Gleevec and some
special friends of the CML community.
We hope you enjoy viewing The Appreciation Album, and we encourage you to
add a message or comment to Dr. Druker and/or others who
brought us Gleevec and made our CML-lives easier!
The Project Committee
Click Here View The
Album
